Abstract: This invention relates to N'-substituted-N,N'-disubstitutedhydrazines of formula I ##STR1## wherein X and X' are independently O, S, or NR; A' and B' are independently substituted or unsubstituted aryl or aromatic heterocycle; wherein F is alkyl, alkenyl, or aralkyl; and wherein E is a tertiary carbon containing organic radical having a total of at least four carbon and halogen atoms but not more than six halogen atoms, or a non-tertiary carbon containing non-haloalkyl organic or organometallic radical having at least five atoms other than hydrogen, oxygen and halogen which are useful as insecticides, compositions containing those compounds, methods of producing the compounds, and methods of their use. More particularly, the invention relates to insect growth regulating compounds and compositions, and methods of using such compounds and compositions. Compounds of the present invention are particularly suitable for controlling plant-destructive insects in crops of cultivated plants, ornamentals and forestry.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compound of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, X, Y, and ##STR2## are as defined herein. These compounds are useful for inhibiting the activity of a metalloproteinase by contacting the metalloproteinase with an effective amount of the inventive compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## which are useful as modulators of D.sub.3 receptors, in particular as antipsychotic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pyrrole derivative of the following formula [1] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate of either of them, as an active ingredient. ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkoxycar91 bonylamino, R.sup.2 represents alkyl, aryl which may be substituted, aromatic heterocyclyl which may be substituted, unsubstituted amino, monoalkylamino, dialkylamino, or cyclic amino which may be substituted; R.sup.3 represents cyano or carbamoyl; R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or alkyl; E represents alkylene; q is equal to 0 or 1, A represents methyl, aryl which may be substituted, or aromatic heterocyclyl which may be substituted). The pharmaceutical composition of the invention is effective for the treatment of pollakiuria or urinary incontinence.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted N-aryl- and N-alkylsulfonylaminals of the formula (I) in whichA represents specific N-heterocycles specified in the description and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meaning given in the description, to a process for their preparation and to their use as agents for combating pests.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pesticidal composition which comprises 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-ethoxymethyl-5-trifluromethylpyrrole-3-carbon itrile and at least one pyrethroidal compound as active ingredients, and an inert carrier, and an insecticidal/acaricidal method applying 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-ethoxymethyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrrole-3-carbo nitrile and at least one pyrethroidal compound to noxious insects, acarina, or the locus where noxious insects or acarina inhabit.

Abstract: Substituted condensation products of N-benzyl-3-indenylacetamides with heterocyclic aldehydes are useful for inducing or promoting apotosis and for arresting uncontrolled neoplastic cell proliferation, and are specifically useful in the arresting and treatment of neoplasias, including precancerous and cancerous lesions.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of treating hair loss, through hair revitalization and germination, by administering non-immunosuppresive pyrrolidine carboxylate compounds.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as ethynyl alanine amino diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is selected from CO and SO.sub.2 wherein X is selected from oxygen atom and methylene; wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.9 is a group independently selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, benzyl, .beta.,.beta.,.beta.-trifluoroethyl, t-butyloxycarbonyl and methoxymethylcarbonyl, and wherein the nitrogen atom to which R.sub.1 and R.sub.9 are attached may be combined with oxygen to form an N-oxide; wherein R.sub.2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and isopropyl; wherein R.sub.3 is selected from benzyl, cyclohexylmethyl, phenethyl, imidazolemethyl, pyridylmethyl and 2-pyridylethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is propargyl or a propargyl-containing moiety; wherein R.sub.7 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzamidoxime derivatives represented by the formula ?I!; ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl, R.sup.2 is phenyl optionally having substituents or heterocycle optionally having substituents X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or the like, and r.sub.1 and r.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or the like, having excellent fungicidal activity and being useful as a fungicide for agricultural and horticultural use, and methods for preparation thereof.

Abstract: A class of pyrrolyl derivatives is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: There is provided a method for controlling or combatting the attachment of a fouling organism to an underwater surface which comprises contacting said organism with an antifouling-effective amount of a 2-arylpyrrole compound. A method for protecting aquatic structures against fouling by a marine or freshwater fouling organism and antifoulant compositions therefor are also provided.

Abstract: Arylthiol and dithiobisarylamide antibacterial and antiviral agents have the general formula ##STR1## where A is monocyclic or bicyclic aryl which can contain up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, S, and N,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are substituent groups, X is ##STR2## or SO.sub.2 NR.sup.4 Z, Y is H or SZ when n is 1, a single bond when n is 2; R.sup.4 and Z can be hydrogen or alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the structure: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases which are mediated by LTB.sub.4 production, such as psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, IBD, and asthma.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: A compound, or solvate or salt thereof, of formula (I) ##STR1## in which, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, are, independently hydrogen, linear or branched C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkenyl, or C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, or together form a C.sub.3-7 alkyl;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are, independently, hydrogen, linear or branched C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or R.sub.4 is oxygen forming with the carbon atom to which is attached a C.dbd.O group;R.sub.5 is hydrogen, hydroxy, or C.sub.1-3 alkoxy;R.sub.6 is halogen, NH.sub.2 or a para or meta --COR-8 group, in which R.sub.8 is C.sub.1-8 -alkyl, C.sub.1-8 -alkoxy or NR.sub.9 R.sub.10, wherein R.sub.9 and R.sub.10, are, independently, hydrogen, straight or branched C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl or phenyl; or R.sub.6 is a para or meta group ##STR2## in which R.sub.11 and R .sub.12 are, independently, hydrogen or straight or branched C .sub.1-6 and,R.sub.7 is hydrogen, or straight or branched C.sub.1-8 alkyl; is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2, Ar.sup.3 and Ar.sup.4 represent an aryl group or a heteroaromatic ring group; A represents a hydrocarbon group which may be substituted; X and Y represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a carbonyl group or a group of the formula --CHR.sup.a -- (wherein R.sup.a is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group) or --NR.sup.b -- (wherein R.sup.b is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group), or X and Y together represent a vinylene group or an ethynylene group; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: A class of novel pyrroles is disclosed together with the use of such compounds for inhibiting sPLA.sub.2 mediated release of fatty acids for treatment of conditions such as septic shock.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and (II): ##STR1## ?wherein R is hydrogen, halogen or alkyl; R.sup.1 is alkyl, amino or substituted amino; R.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen or optionally substituted alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or aralkyl! have valuable analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic and anti-allergic activities and have the ability to inhibit the production of leukotrienes and to inhibit bone resorption. They are relatively free from the side effects which generally result from the administration of compounds having these kinds of activities.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, alkylthio or hydroxy, as well as, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds of formula I are antiproliferative agents useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Certain N-acyl 2-aryl cyclopropylmethylamine derivatives are useful as melatonergic agents.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the ability to inhibit 5-lipoxygenase enzyme and having the following formula I: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Ar.sup.1 is a heterocyclic moiety which is selected from imidazolyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, 1,2,3-triazolyl, 1,2,4-triazolyl, indolyl, indazolyl and benzimidazolyl, which is bonded to X.sup.1 through a ring nitrogen atom, and which may be optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected from halo, hydroxy, cyano, amino, and C.sub.1-4 alkyl; X.sup.1 is a direct bond or C.sub.1-4 alkylene; Ar.sup.2 is phenylene optionally substituted with halo, hydroxy, cyano, and amino X.sup.2 is --A--X-- or --X--A-- wherein A is a direct bond or C.sub.1-4 alkylene and X is oxy, thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl; Ar.sup.3 is phenylene, pyridylene, thienylene, furylene, oxazolylene or thiazolylene optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected from halo, hydroxy, cyano, amino and C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted .omega.-?phenoxy, phenylthio, phenylsulfinyl, phenylsulfonyl! ?alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl!amine carboxamides, sulfonamides and phosphonylamides which are useful as antiarrhythmic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 1,2-ethanediol derivative and a salt thereof, a process for producing the same, and a cerebral function-improving agent comprising the same. The cerebral function-improving agent of this invention is useful for treating cerebrovascular dementia, senile dementia, Alzheimer's dementia, sequelae of ischemic encephalopathy and cerebral apoplexy.

Abstract: Anti-pruritic pharmaceutical formulations containing kappa agonist compounds and methods of prevention or treatment of pruritus in a mammal with the anti-pruritic formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new aromatic compounds, to their preparation and to their use in human and veterinary medicine and in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: In pharmaceutics for mucosal administration containing pharmacologically active peptides or proteins and tolmetin or salts thereof exhibited very excellent effect as mucosal absorption enhancers.Furthermore, when the pharmaceutics for mucosal administration are for rectal administration, the suppository in which at least either the active ingredient, peptide or protein, or the mucosal absorption enhancer is converted to a complex with a high molecular compound dissolving in water at pH 5 or higher and together uniformly dispersed in a fatty suppository base exhibited markedly improved rectal absorbability compared with that of conventional pharmaceutics for rectal administration and at the same time increased stability of the peptide or protein which is the active ingredient.

Abstract: Benzoylguaridines of the formula I ##STR1## are described in which: R(1), R(2), R(3), R(4), R(5) are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically tolerated salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 represents a saturated heterocyclic group attached to the bond or group represented by A through a ring carbon atom; R.sup.2a, R.sup.2b, R.sup.2c, R.sup.3a, R.sup.3b, R.sup.3c and R.sup.3d are hydrogen or various other groups or atoms; and A represents a single bond or an alkylene group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms are serotonin 2 receptor antagonists and have the ability to inhibit the activity of squalene synthase. They can not only prevent and inhibit the development and progression of arteriosclerosis but can also inhibit thrombosis in arteriosclerotic lesions and can improve hemodynamics.

Abstract: Therapeutic compounds have the formula:(X)j-(core moiety),j being an integer from one to three, the core moiety comprising a core moiety, the core moiety being a heterocycle having one ring or two-fused rings, each ring having five or six ring atoms, A being a carbon atom of the core moiety and attached to a terminal carbon atom of (CH.sub.2).sub.m, and X has a structure and X being a racemic mixture, R or S enantiomer, solvate, hydrate, or salt of: ##STR1## *C is a chiral carbon atom, n is an integer from one to four (preferably from one to three), one or more carbon atoms of (CH.sub.2).sub.n may be substituted by a keto or hydroxy group, and m is an integer from one to fourteen. Independently, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be a hydrogen, a straight or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl of up to twelve carbon atoms in length, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.w R.sub.5, w being an integer from two to fourteen and R.sub.5 being a mono-, di- or tri-substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, substituents on R.sub.

Abstract: Guanidine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y is C--R.sup.1(in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy, protected hydroxy, etc.,)R.sup.2 is pyrrolyl, tetrazolyl, pyrazolyl, etc.,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, protected hydroxy, etc.,Z is C--R.sup.4(in which R.sup.4 is hydrogen, carboxy, protected carboxy, nitro, halogen, hydroxy(lower)alkyl, etc.,), andW is R.sup.12(in which R.sup.12 is hydrogen, lower alkoxy, nitro, hydroxy or protected hydroxy)and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as a medicament which are useful in inhibiting Na.sup.+ /H.sup.+ exchange in cells and in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, renal diseases, arteriosclerosis and shock.

Abstract: A method of administering a medicinal agent and an effective amount of a form of hyaluronic acid for decreasing side effects associated with using the agent alone in treating a disease or condition in mammals is disclosed. The agent may be a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The amount of hyaluronic acid is sufficient enough to provide a dosage greater than 200 mg/70 kg person. The molecular weight of the form of hyaluronic acid may be less than 750,000 daltons.

Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutic conjugates which comprise a therapeutic compound bound to one to three acyl groups derived from fatty acids. The therapeutic compounds are preferably non.about.steroidal anti.about.inflammatory agents which include a carboxylic acid group. The compounds involve the use of tromethamine or ethanolamine derivative to link the acyl groups derived from fatty acids to the therapeutic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention addresses 2-substituted aryl pyrroles, as well as compositions containing such compounds and methods of treatment. Cytokine mediated diseases refers to diseases or conditions in which excessive or unregulated production or activity of one or more cytokines occurs. Interleukin-1 (IL-1), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Interleukin-8 (IL-8) and Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) are cytokines which are involved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 3,3-(disubstituted)-cyclohexan-1-ylidene acetate dimers of Formula (I): ##STR1## and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use in treating allergic and inflammateory diseases and for inhibiting the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF).

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of the formula I ##STR1## and the isomers thereof, in which either a) X is an N atom andY is OR.sub.11 or N(R.sub.12)R.sub.13, orb) X is CH andY is OR.sub.11,and in which furthermore:R.sub.11 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.12 and R.sub.13, independently, are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;A is an O atom or the group NR.sub.4 ; and whereinR.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined herein, are pesticidal active ingredients. They can be used for pest control, in particular as microbicides, insecticides and acaricides in agriculture, horticulture and in the hygiene sector.

Abstract: Heterocyclyl-benzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and Het have the meanings given herein, and physiologically unobjectionable salts thereof, display antiarrhythmic properties and act as inhibitors of the cellular Na.sup.+ /H.sup.+ antiporter.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted ethyl .alpha.,.alpha.-diarylmethyl ether derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treating cocaine addiction and overdose, and diseases and conditions characterized by abnormal dopaminergic neurotransmission, using the same.

Abstract: This invention provides heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) that are potentially useful in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders associated with progressive processes leading to neuronal necrosis and dysfunction. In particular, the novel compounds which do not bind to muscarinic receptors are inhibitors of delayed neuronal death as shown in the gerbil bilateral occlusion model of ischemia.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polycyclic aromatic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar is a radical having one of the formulae (a)-(i): ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Novel 3,4,4-trifluorobutenoic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is --(C.dbd.W)--R.sub.2 wherein W is O or S, and R.sub.2 is an aliphatic or aromatic group when W.dbd.O; --OR.sub.50 ; --SR.sub.50 ; or --NR.sub.50 R.sub.60 wherein R.sub.60 is hydrogen or R.sub.50 ; NR.sub.7 R.sub.8 ; a heterocyclic group; phenyl substituted by alkyl; or any agronomically acceptable salt thereof having usefulness as nematocides, insecticides and acaricides.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzoylguanidines of the formula I: ##STR1## to pharmaceutically acceptable salts of these compounds and to a process for preparing compounds of the formula I, which comprise reacting a compound of the formula II ##STR2## with guanidine. The compounds of the invention are suitable as antiarrhythmic pharmaceuticals having a cardioprotective component for the prophylaxis and treatment of infarction and for the treatment of angina pectoris.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs which have been substituted with a nitrogen monoxide group; compositions comprising (i) a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, which can optionally be substituted with a nitrogen monoxide group and (ii) a compound that directly donates, transfers or releases a nitrogen monoxide group (preferably as a charged species, particularly nitrosonium); and methods of treatment of inflammation, pain, gastrointestinal lesions and/or fever using the compositions are disclosed. The compounds and compositions protect against the gastrointestinal, renal and other toxicities that are otherwise induced by nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.

Abstract: A novel fungicidal composition comprising a fungicidally effective amount of a combination consisting of(i) N-?1-(4-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl!-2,2-dichloro-1-ethyl-3-methyl-cyclopropaneca rboxamide of the formula ##STR1## and (ii) (A) a triazole derivative of the formula ##STR2## in which X represents chlorine or phenyl, and/or (B) a pyrrole derivative of the formula ##STR3## in which R represents ##STR4## and/or (C) the imidazole derivative of the formula ##STR5## The novel composition shows a synergistic activity.

Abstract: Oxy-phenyl-(phenyl)glycinolamides with heterocyclic substituents are prepared by reaction of the corresponding oxyphenylcarboxylic acids with heterocyclic substituents with phenylglycinol. The new substances are suitable as active compounds in medicaments, in particular in agents having an antiatherosclerotic action.

Abstract: This invention encompasses methods for the inhibition of Alzheimer's Disease comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethylenemino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.The present invention also provides methods of increasing TGF-.beta. expression in the brain, comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula 1.The present invention also provides methods of inhibiting the .beta.-amyloid peptide mediated neurotoxicity or inflammatory response associated with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula 1.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting imperfect tissue repair or a physiological condition due at least in part thereto comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for prevention or treatment of primary and recurring squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity or oropharynx comprising topical administration, to the oral cavity or oropharynx, of an effective amount of an NSAID, especially a composition administering from about 0.001% to about 0.2% ketorolac to the oral cavity, alone or as an adjunct to surgery and/or radiation therapy.